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My inspiration for this pattern was a longing for warmer, easier days. As cozy as we make ourselves to endure the seemingly endless Canadian winters, we remember summer, sand, and sea. I was inspired by the shapes and colours of coral, shells, and especially sand dollars, which worked their way into the lacy motif - a play on Barbara Walker’s Sunspots - across the waist.

This pattern is for a baby/toddler sweater in three sizes - 12 month, 18 month, and 24 month. The cotton-wool blend and airy mesh pattern throughout gives a lightness to this little pullover that lends itself to breezy spring days and summer evenings.

This pattern is a companion to my adult sweater, Ocean City

The mesh pattern is quick to learn; the lace motif is a little spicier, requiring a bit of attention - but only for 12 rows. The seamless raglan construction makes for minimal finishing. A little blocking will make the Sand Dollar pattern really stand out.

Supplemental charts are included at the end of the pattern for those who prefer working from charts for the increase sections. A link to a video tutorial for the Mesh pattern is also provided.

Low-vision version of this pattern is formatted with: black text
font 22 - 24 points
sans serif font (like Arial)
no italics
fully written directions (no charts)

Needles:
US size 6/4mm 16”/40cm circular needle.
US size 6/4mm DPNs.

Notions:
4 stitch markers, 2 stitch holders or waste yarn, darning needle for finishing.

Sizes:
12 month 18 month, 24 month

Final Measurements:
Collar circumference: 13.75”/34cm 15.25”/38cm, 18”/45cm
Underarm to hem: 7.5”/19cm 8”/20cm, 8.5”/21.5cm
Wrist circumference: 5.5”/14cm 6.5”/16.5cm, 7.25”/18.5cm
Chest circumference: 22”/56cm 24”/61cm, 26”/66cm
Underarm to wrist: 8”/20cm 8”/20cm, 8.5”/21.5cm
Armhole depth: 3.75”/9.5cm 4”/10cm, 4.25”/11cm

Techniques Used:
Knit & purl, bind off, lace increases and decreases
Long tail cast on (see Supplemental Resources)
Working in the round on circular needles
Working in the round on double pointed needles
Working from charts

Thanks to my wonderful tech editor Frauke Urban and my fabulous test knitters mewmui, KRITA, Wengshufen, BlueJeanneDreams, & Caroline for making this pattern the best it can be!